18th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics
University of Liverpool 3 – 5 September 2024
Early bird registration ends 31 May 2024
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The Measurement of Residual Stress using Laboratory Based X-Ray Diffraction Instruments; the Positives, the Pitfalls and a Round Robin Follow up
19 November 2024, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Find out more about the practical aspects of the technique
Next iDICS conference
iDICs conference, Clermont-Ferrand, France, 29-30 October 2024. Abstract submission deadline extended to 17 May 2024
Message from our Chair
Read our Chair's message to BSSM members highlighting our many successful activities in 2023 and looking forward to our plans for 2024
Training & Certification
Check all available dates in 2024 for Training & Certification including Stress Analysis and Load Measurement Courses and Strain Analysis using Resistance Strain Gauges Courses
The BSSM Certification scheme now includes a Pre-Wired Strain Gauge Installation Certificate
By popular demand, BSSM have extended their current world recognized certification scheme with the addition of a new Level 1 qualification for engineers and technicians involved in the installation of pre-wired strain gauges.
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About the BSSM
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The Future of Experimental Mechanics open debate
View the recording of this Plenary session which was held during the BSSM's 15th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Mechanics - Panel: Prof Ole Thybo Thomsen, Prof Fabrice Pierron, Prof Johan Hoefnagels and Prof Genevieve Langsdon.
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